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HISTORICAL PRESENT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Historical Present.

Historical Present - as a noun

The use of the present tense to describe past actions or states

Example Sentences

"In the historical present, the protagonist reveals his deepest secrets to the audience."
"The historical present is commonly used in literature to create a sense of immediacy."
"The author deliberately chose to use the historical present in order to engage the readers."
"In this passage, the historical present allows the readers to experience the events alongside the characters."
"The use of historical present in the novel adds a sense of urgency to the narrative."
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